NEW ALBUM IN SOMNOLENT RUIN OUT MAY 8 VIA NAPALM RECORDS

PHOTO CREDIT: Therés Stephansdotter Björk

The undisputed leader of the second wave of gothic doom metal, DRACONIAN, are finally back — and they return in better shape than ever! Their new studio album, In Somnolent Ruin, will creep its way from the artist’s spirit into the light of day on May 8 via Napalm Records.

This promises to be one of the most personal records in the band’s discography, revealed through a dream-like journey across nine tracks and the poetic lyricism of vocalist Anders Jacobsson. The new album also marks the return of long-time vocalist Lisa Johansson – the band’s vocalist for their first five records. First single is “Cold Heavens,” which is about finding no comfort in Heaven as there is no difference between being alive or dead.

Johan Ericson about the new single:

“In need of a more up-tempo song, ‘Cold Heavens’ was the final piece written for In Somnolent Ruin. The intention was to create a simple, straightforward track to balance the album’s longer compositions and add versatility. Lisa’s laid-back vocals take center stage, guiding us through a bleak, cold landscape before giving way to Anders’ more spiteful and desperate delivery. The song ends with a sense of resignation, leading into the album’s next track.”

Watch the animation video for “Cold Heavens” HERE.

Pre-Order Your Copy of In Somnolent Ruin — NOW!

IN SOMNOLENT RUIN TRACK LISTING:

“I Welcome Thy Arrow”
“The Monochrome Blade”
“Anima” (Feat. Daniel Änghede)
“The Face of God”
“I Gave You Wings”
“Asteria Beneath the Tranquil Sea”
“Cold Heavens”
“Misanthrope River”
“Lethe”

In Somnolent Ruin will be available in the following formats:

2 CD 36-page Earbook incl. In Somnolent Ruin & Bonus CD with 2 Tracks only available with this format (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder)
2 LP Gatefold Picture Vinyl incl 24 pages 12″’ booklet (exclusively available via Napalm
Records Europe Mailorder)
2 LP Gatefold Splattered Black Smoke/White Orange Black Vinyl incl 24 pages 12″ booklet (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder)
2 LP Gatefold Gold Vinyl incl lyric sheet (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder)
2-LP Gatefold Black Vinyl incl lyric sheet
1 CD Digipak
Digital Album